Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FP8 was announced 8 years prior to the RX100 V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FP8 grades vs the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FP8 and the RX100 V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and RX100 V.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FP8 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 V will offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.